Southern Inlands this week - September 5 | Photos

The week in review through the camera lens, from Fairfax newspapers across the NSW Southern Inlands for the week ending Friday, September 5.

Southern Inlands this week - September 5 | Photos

YOUNG: The town has taken Wes Heather up on his ice bucket challenge and now he has to face up to having 100 buckets of iced water thrown over him. But the Young radio presenter has managed to raise $10,000 in the process. Photo by Elouise Hawkey.

BRAIDWOOD: Braidwood Central School Production of Wizard of Oz with Isobel Merriman as the Wicked Witch, Georgina Campbell as Dorothy, Lily Munnings as Glinda the good witch & Talitha Mann as Toto.

COOMA: A group of locals have been recognised for their selfless contribution to the community receiving Monaro Service Awards from Member for Monaro John Barilaro. They are Jill Hodges, Bruce Hodges OAM, Cate Spencer, Vickii Wallace, Cathy Guion, Elena Guarracino, Member for Monaro John Barilaro, Narelle Willems (back), Adrian Bell, Tom Barry and Neen Pendergast. Cooma Monaro Express.

COOMA: BOCO Rock Wind Farm is expected to start generating electricity in the coming weeks with development recently passing an important milestone. More than a third of the wind turbines planned for stage one of development have been fully installed as the wind farm marks one year since the official launch of its first stage. Cooma Monaro Express.

COOTAMUNDRA: Residents representing every facet of life in Cootamundra made their way down Parker Street for the Cootamundra Wattle Time parade. Photo: Cootamundra Herald.

CANBERRA: Cootamundra Blues hotshot Dylan McDermott (left) swerves after snatching the ball from the ground in front of his opponent. McDermott has back up, as Johnny England readies himself for a pass. The Cootamundra Blues have advanced to the AFL division three grand final with a hard fought win over Goulburn at Gungahlin on Saturday. Photo by Mark Loiterton.

COOTAMUNDRA: In a demonstration at the Cootamundra Wattle Time Fair, Ben Graham of Cootamundra Fire and Rescue NSW shows what not to do with an oil fire. 80% of house fires begin in the kitchen and should be smothered, not doused with water. Photo: Cootamundra Herald

COOTAMUNDRA: Following this year’s Book Parade at the EA Southee Public School picnic in Jubilee Park are (from left) Deklin Reddie, Alex Whicker, Alex Clark, Alyssa Manwaring and Ryan Manwaring. Photo: Cootamundra Herald.

TAMWORTH: Cootamundra girl Kerrie Holder maneouvres QXH Jazza Lena around the course at the Australian Barrel Horse Association national finals in Tamworth. Kerrie placed runner up in the first division of the Australian Barrel Horse Association national finals, held in Tamworth on August 22-24. Photo credit: Wild Fillies.

COOTAMUNDRA: Ray Clark (back) thrilled to be riding an ‘OzTrike’ at the Wattle Time parade courtesy of driver James Smith. Photo: Cootamundra Herald.

GOULBURN: A resounding win against the Queanbeyan Kangaroos last weekend put the Goulburn Workers Bulldogs on track for a grand final showdown against the Queanbeyan Blues on Sunday. Former NRL player Michael Bani is shown slipping a pass away against the Roos. Photo: Jeffrey Chan.

GOULBURN: Concerned residents from across the political spectrum, including reps from the Liberal Party, Labor Party, Greens abd Christian Democrats, banded together to vent their concern in the direction Australia and Australian politics is taking. Photo: Darryl Fernance, Goulburn Post.

GOULBURN: Goulburn Mulwaree Mayor Geoff Kettle this week resigned as local branch president due to his dissatisfaction with the workings of party politics. Photo: Darryl Fernance, Goulburn Post.

GOULBURN: An Inquest has been underway this week into the 2013 Glider accident which claimed the life of Andrew Ahern at the Carrick airfield (glider pictured is not the one involved in the accident).. Photo courtesy of Ahern family.

GOULBURN: An artist's impressions of some of the beautification measures planned for Goulburn's CBD by Goulburn Mulwaree Council.

GOULBURN: They're BAAAA-AAACK. After a period in the political wilderness largely due to forced the nationwide Coalition Agreement, the national Party will once again have a Goulburn Branch. Pictured is Charles Brewer, grandson of former long-time Country Party MP for Goulburn, Ron Brewer and the chairman of the newly re-formed branch. Photo: Lloyd Scroope, Goulburn Post.

GOULBURN: THE Goulburn Capital League hockey side is on the cusp of history, with the team one win away from a maiden grand-final appearance in their inaugural season. Skipper and Olympian Glenn Turner is pictured.

HARDEN: The Short Street house in full blaze in the early hours of Saturday morning. Photo: Contributed.

HARDEN: The house fire in Short Street blistered the walls of adjoining property. Photo: Harden-Murrumburrah Express.

BINALONG: Ben Spencer went down on his knee and proposed to long term girl friend Ally Giles after the Binalong Brahmans won the George Tooke Shield grand final on Saturday. Ally's team, the Binalong Jersey Girls, won the George Tooke Shield touch competition. Photo: Harden-Murrumburrah Express.

HARDEN: The Murrumburrah Harden Springtime Show is promising to be bigger and better than ever with a large number of entries and a wide range of events to enthral show goers. The show starts this Friday, September 5, with ring events, and continues through Saturday. Pictured is Showgirl entrant Stephanie McCarthy. Photo: Contributed

HARDEN: The Harden Hawkettes put up a strong display against the Binalong Jersey Girls in last Saturday's touch grand final but were beaten 7/2. Photo: Harden-Murrumburrah Express.

JINDABYNE: THE Moonbah Hut in Jindabyne has been announced as a finalist in the 2014 Stayz Group Holiday Rental Awards in the national category of ‘Best for Outdoor’. Winning the state award for ‘Best for Outdoor’ in 2013, Moonbah Hut owner Brett Smith said he was overwhelmed when he found out his hut had become a finalist in the national category this year.

JINDABYNE: SNOWY Mountains resident Vickii Wallace has been recognised for years of tireless work and dedication to the local community. Mrs Wallace, a councillor on Snowy River Shire Council and president of the Dalgety District Community Association, was presented with a NSW Premier’s Award for community service at a special ceremony in Queanbeyan on Tuesday.

QUEANBEYAN: Queanbeyan High School students have been busy looking after more than a dozen newly hatched chicks. (Photo: Kim Pham, The Queanbeyan Age)

QUEANBEYAN: Queanbeyan City Library's Lynette Sebbens and Queanbeyan Public School pupil Owen Willis get into character for Children's Book Week. (Photo: Kim Pham, The Queanbeyan Age)

QUEANBEYAN: Spring is a beautiful but busy time for Queanbeyan City Council gardeners like Alan Neal. (Photo: Kim Pham, The Queanbeyan Age).

BOWRAL: Tim and Amanda Eccleston with their children Raphy (three-and-a-half) and Scout (12 months) celebrate the start of spring by playing in the fountain at Bradman Oval, Bowral. Photo: Roy Truscott, Southern Highland News.

MITTAGONG: Dale Dryen picks out her favourite orchid at the Southern Highlands Orchid Society's annual show at Mittagong RSL Club. The show was described as the best yet by society treasurer Ken Coates. Photo: Roy Truscott, Southern Highland News.

ROBERTSON: Robertson captain Jess Ditton sends the ball down field as a Burrawang player tries to get out of the way. Robertson secured the ladies hockey first grade premiership with a 2-1 win on Sunday. Photo: Lauren Strode, Southern Highland News.

BUNDANOON: Glen Robinson stands outside the "Net Zero Cottage" he designed at Bundanoon. Mr Robinson and his wife Lee are leading by example for sustainable living. Photo: Ash Mumford, Southern Highland News.

YASS: Volunteers at Yass Vinnies dressed up in their best onesies, to advertise their winter sale. Photo: Joe McDonough, Yass Tribune.

YOUNG: Every fire brigade gets a piece of the chest: In a generous act of kindness, Donges Supa IGA has decided to hand out $250 to every fire brigade in the Young Shire. They also donated $750 to the RFS South West Slopes Zone cadets unit. Photo by Christine Speelman.

YOUNG: Business barriers: Young’s business owners and the Chamber of Commerce said penalty rates, competition from large chainstores and online shopping are all major barriers to keeping local businesses viable. Their comments come as the federal court dismissed an appeal of a Fair Work Commission ruling to allow the reduction in weekend loadings from 175 per cent to 150 per cent in the hospitality sector. Photo by Darian Daley.

YOUNG: The day Young turned purple for the gay community: Young High School turned purple for a day to show their support of sexuality and gender diverse young people. Tymika Perceval, Natalie Gallop, Jenna Lambert and Gail Goolagong at the Purple Day on Friday. Photo by Christine Speelman.

YOUNG: The former Burrangong Abattoir is expected to start operating under a new name next month. To be known as Hilltop Meats, owner Ted Campbell has confirmed the first animals are due to be processed during October. Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor recently met with export manager Simon Hopwood.

YOUNG:The NSW Rural Fire Service is cracking down on cigarette butt “tossers” by doubling the penalty costs ahead of the fire season, which starts in Young on October 1. The RFS has introduced a new fire law and penalties, and increased existing penalties for a range of offences to help protect people and their properties this season. A total of 18 penalties have doubled in costs.

YOUNG: The Young Yabbies Second Grade side are the Romano’s Cup premiers. And what a win it was on Saturday, with a 38-nil victory. Young’s half-back and Best and Fairest David Woodward celebrating the win with the Romano’s Cup.

And in addition to the above gallery, we also have links to what those websites have been doing online with the “Rebel Mouse” collection below. What a week it was! We hope you enjoy looking back over it.